Excess Baggage

All excess baggage must be assessed and charged before the passenger boards the aircraft. Baggage checked in addition to the traveler's baggage allowance. Checked baggage allowance may vary depending on cabin, status level, military status, itinerary and date of purchase.

Applicability: This policy applies to all passenger who check in baggage exceeding the standard free baggage allowance defined by number of pieces, weight, or size (dimension) based on cabin class, fare brand, and frequent flyer tier, including:

• Airport - purchased excess baggage at check in counter and TG airport ticketing office.

• Prepaid excess baggage - purchased online, via call center, TG city ticketing office, or agent at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time before first flight segment.

Additional Piece: When purchasing an additional piece, the dimension must not exceed 158 cm (62 inch) and the following maximum weight per piece applies, based on the cabin class.

• First / Business / Premium Economy Plus Class: Additional Piece (Max Weight: 32 kg per piece).

• Premium Economy/ Economy class: Additional Piece (Max Weight) 23 kg per piece.

Pricing: Flat rate by Zone applies as follows:

• Rate apply per piece by zoning basis: Defined geographical group of destination countries.

• Overweight & Oversize Charges: if any checked-in baggage or an excess piece exceeds the standard weight or dimension allowance (23/32 kg or 158 cm linear) limits per piece, overweight or oversize charges will be collected at the airport based on the applicable Airport Zone Rate.

  • Overweight

    • For passengers with a Free Baggage Allowance of 23 kg per piece, overweight charges apply as follows:

      • 23–32 kg: 
        → Charge 1x Airport Zone Rate

    • For passengers with a Free Baggage Allowance of 32 kg per piece, overweight baggage is not permitted, as the maximum weight per piece is restricted to 32 kg in accordance with labor regulations in certain countries.

  • Oversized

    • 158–200 cm (62–79 inches): 
      → Charge 1x Airport Zone Rate

    • 200–330 cm (79–130 inches) (Bulky Baggage): 
      → Charge an additional 1x Airport Zone Rate

• Conditions: 
  • Non-refundable, including both partial and full refunds.
  • Bulky Baggage must be properly packed to prevent damage. Thai Airways reserves the right to refuse acceptance as checked baggage if it is not properly packed.

Currency: Please note that the rate charged depends on the airport check-in location. For check-ins within Thailand, the rate in THB applies, while for international check-ins outside Thailand, the rate in USD applies. Charges in THB or USD will be converted to the local currency at the point of sale, which may result in prices appearing as decimals.

Tiered Excess Piece Pricing

Note

1. The above baggage charge fee is effective for travel on/after 02-March-2026 until further notice.

2. All Checked Baggage Option must be assessed and charged before the passenger board the aircraft.

   i. Passengers without free baggage allowance according to ticket conditions and passenger who prefer Checked Baggage Option without prepaid transaction, able to pay at checked-in counter at the Airport rate.

3. Checked baggage allowance may vary depending on cabin, frequent-flyer status level, official status, itinerary and date of purchase.

4. For purely domestic and travel commencing from BKK, excess baggage rate applies in THB currency. For International, excess baggage rate are separated shown in USD Currency. (converted to the local currency by using the Banker’s Selling Rate on the date of baggage charged)

5. Child and infant discounted rate are not applicable

6. The maximum weight per piece must not exceed 32 kg (70 pound).

7. The maximum measurement per piece must not exceed 330 cm (130 inches). 

8. Excess baggage must be properly packed to prevent damage. Thai Airways reserves the right to refuse acceptance as checked baggage if it is not properly packed.

9. In accordance with the regulations of Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT)*, X-ray screening machines at AOT-operated airports (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket, and Hat Yai) can accommodate baggage with maximum dimensions of 70 cm in width, 80 cm in length, and 80 cm in height. For baggage exceeding these dimensions, passengers may be requested to open their baggage for inspection by security personnel at the discretion of the officers, to ensure safety and compliance with aviation security standards. In addition, passengers may be limited to a maximum of ten (10) pieces of checked baggage per person, subject to applicable security screening requirements. Checked baggage exceeding ten (10) pieces may be delayed or refused, subject to space availability on each aircraft.

Important Notice

If your journey involves multiple airline partners, please be aware that baggage rules may vary. In case of code-share flights, the carrier performing as the Most Significant Carrier (MSC)** determines the applicable baggage rules. This will generally be the Marketing Carrier, unless that carrier has published a rule stipulating that the Operating Carrier’s baggage policy will apply.

In some cases, the baggage rules applicable to the itinerary may be those of our partner airlines; therefore, passengers may be required to contact their travel agent or our ticketing/reservation agent for further advice.

For itineraries that include travel to or from the United States, or where the journey is subject to U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT)** regulations, the baggage rules of the first Marketing Carrier on the ticket will apply throughout the journey, in accordance with US DOT requirements. These rules are designed to ensure transparency and consistency for passengers traveling on code-share or interline itineraries involving U.S. points.

* The Detail of AOT regulations is on  annex III.

** The Detail of Most Significant Carrier (MSC) and US DOT is on annex I and annex II.